Though Wen Liangyu waved his hand, he still tacitly allowed Wen Nian to accompany him through the President Mansion to the gate and personally see him off into the car.
As the car drove away, Wen Nian still bowed in the direction it had taken. Wen Liangyu saw this in the rearview mirror and couldn’t help but smile, his eyes filled with a satisfied and gratified smile, yet the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes added a touch of sorrow to the contentment.
The driver, a middle-aged man dressed in a refined suit with some white at his hair roots, had been Wen Liangyu’s driver for over twenty years. His name was Wu Chengfu. He glanced at Wen Liangyu and couldn’t help but say with a smile,
"Every time you meet Young Master Nian, you’re always in such a good mood."
"I have so many grandchildren, but Wen Nian has been different from the other children since he was young."
"Is it because Young Master Nian is the smartest?"
"The smartest and able to hide his intelligence well, this child has always been comprehensive since he was young. He doesn’t talk much, but those eyes, ever since he was little, have always shown a sharpness that seems to see through everything, he has insight, he has wisdom."
"Then why did you only send Young Master Nian to the military district courtyard back then?"
The car took a turn, and Wen Nian’s figure disappeared from the rearview mirror.
Wen Liangyu’s turbid old eyes dimmed, and he said faintly,
"Of course, it was to protect him. My governance was aggressive, and I made quite a few enemies. Didn’t the two from the third branch lose their lives because of my influence..."
Wu Chengfu pursed his lips and sighed deeply,
"This is something you should have told Young Master Nian earlier. I can sense that Young Master Nian has always held a grudge about being separated from his parents and siblings since he was little."
"Old Wu, if my grandson holds such pettiness in his heart like ordinary people, then I’ve really misjudged him."
Wen Liangyu said with great confidence,
"At first, I was concerned that this child was too cunning and would no longer be under my control once he took office. Now it seems my worry was unnecessary; this child is filial... His filial piety is the string that leads him."
Wu Chengfu smiled and couldn’t help but ask further,
"If there’s still a chance, do you wish to be President again?"
The atmosphere in the car suddenly quieted down, and Wu Chengfu was startled before realizing something was amiss and hurriedly said,
"Sorry, my mistake, Elder Wen!"
"Hahaha!! Sitting at the highest position in the country, holding the highest power of the state, that feeling, no matter how many times you experience it, you’ll never tire of it! Hahaha..."
Wen Liangyu’s robust laughter echoed throughout the compartment.
Meanwhile, in front of the President Mansion’s gate, after bowing, Wen Nian straightened up and in that instant, all the warmth in his eyes faded, and his pupils flashed with a cold gleam.
"My lord, did the Old President come to see you for some particular reason?"
Wen Nian looked indifferently at Qu Yu, his voice cold, "He is no longer the President."
Qu Yu hurriedly corrected himself,
"Yes, yes, I should call him Elder Wen."
"What could he possibly come for, to confirm that I’m still under his control and to flaunt his significance..."
As Wen Nian spoke, the corners of his mouth lifted in a slight smile before he turned to enter the door.
Qu Yu chuckled knowingly.
After entering, Wen Nian checked the time and asked Qu Yu,
"Has the selection for the military reserve officers in Xilin started?"
Qu Yu hurriedly responded, "Yes, my lord, it started at 4:30 in the morning. I’ve already arranged for the live footage to be streamed to your private line; you can see it when you’re back in your office."
Wen Nian raised his hand,
The two of them walked to the President’s Office door together. Wen Nian walked in but stopped Qu Yu outside,
"Go do your work. For the next two hours, unless the sky falls, don’t come looking for me."